Monday, May 2, 2011

About Stress Management: Go With The Flow

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From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management
Sometimes working hard to stick with a goal can be the best way to create a life that includes less stress. But what happens when you're working harder and harder and feel like you're getting nowhere? How do you know when to give up the fight and go with the flow--and where should that "flow" take you? This newsletter has answers to these and other questions. For more stress tools and information, visit the Facebook Page About Stress Management, and "like" it so you'll get inspirational tips on a semi-daily basis. And have a great week! -Elizabeth

Need To Let Go?
When should you keep fighting and when should you give up the fight? (Or change your strategy?) Here's how to know when to fight, when to let go, and when to go with the flow.
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Letting Go of Stress and Anger
Sometimes stressful situations can seem to stick with us. Most of us find ourselves ruminating or holding onto negative feelings we have about stressors or conflicts in our lives at one time or another. Unfortunately, this tendency can prolong the stress that we experience. Here are some proven strategies for letting go of rumination, letting go of anger, and holding onto peace.

Cognitive Reframing--Shift Your Perspective
Sometimes letting go of one viewpoint and adopting another one can help you feel less stressed without changing a thing! Learn about reframing your cognitive distortions and reducing stress as a result.

Can't Let Go of Stressful Thoughts? Take This Quiz
If you find yourself thinking about your stressors more than you'd like, without really coming up with solutions, you may be prone to rumination. Take this quiz to learn more about rumination and your relationship to it, and find strategies for clearing your mind and letting go.
See More About:  rumination  stress tests  personality tests

 


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